Director of Impact

About National Community Investment Fund (NCIF)

National Community Investment Fund (NCIF) is a national Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to expanding economic opportunity and promoting social impact in rural, small-town, and urban areas of America. Founded in 1996, NCIF has deployed over $560 million of impact capital, creating more than 17,000 jobs across 34 states and territories. With total assets under management of approximately $262 million, NCIF operates by partnering with over 50 mission-oriented financial institutions to enhance capital flow into underserved communities. The organization seeks to deploy over $1 billion in impact assets over the next decade, leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence to further its mission. NCIF’s operation spans equity investing, lending, New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) allocations, and impact measurement, all aimed at strengthening community finance and fostering economic growth.

About this Role

The Director of Impact at NCIF will play a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s impact investing strategy. Reporting directly to the President and CEO, this position involves impact measurement, data analysis, and research. The Director will develop NCIF’s impact framework and measurement tools, manage and analyze portfolio data, and integrate AI-driven solutions to generate insights that strengthen NCIF’s operations. This is a hybrid position based in Chicago, IL, requiring robust project management and data analysis skills to guide NCIF’s strategy and lead its data team toward innovation and growth.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen and build on NCIF’s Impact Thesis and Theory of Change.
• Create internal benchmarks, scorecards, evaluation frameworks, and rubrics.
• Research and communicate the impact of NCIF’s business activities.
• Provide leadership in strengthening data infrastructure and integrity.
• Support the development of an AI-based data analytics platform.
• Develop annual impact reports, dashboards, indices, scorecards, etc.
• Collaborate with industry partners to advance impact measurement techniques.
• Write grant applications for CDFI programs and NMTC.
• Conduct promotional webinars and events.
• Comply with NCIF systems and policies.
• Undertake additional duties and special projects as assigned by the CEO.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of research and data analysis experience in relevant fields.
• Energy, flexibility, and drive in an entrepreneurial setting.
• Thorough understanding of advanced research methods and social impact measurement.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and workflow documentation.
• Hands-on experience with research databases.
• Exposure to financial and transactional data analysis.
• Knowledge of BI tools and open-source visualization software.
• Proven writing skills for various audiences.
• Advanced Degree in Economics, Public Policy, Data Science, or related fields.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and innovate within a mission-driven organization.
• Engage with a network of mission-oriented financial institutions.
• Contribute to significant social impact and economic development.
• Participate in collaborative and diverse work environment.

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